Cumulus’ Big Day — Sells Some Stations to Townsquare, Acquires Dial Global

AM Searches for Sustainability Experts are debating the options. Look for Radio World's front-page story on that important topic in the Sept. 1 issue. Top Stories - 08.30.13 Townsquare Media to Add 71 Stations As part of a busy day in the radio business suite, group owner Townsquare Media plans to acquire a total of 71 stations in small- to mid-sized markets from Cumulus Media Holdings and Peak II Holding. Cumulus to Acquire Dial Global The second shoe to drop on Cumulus Media's busy day is its announcement of plans to acquire program syndicator and station services provider Dial Global. News & Technology LPFM WINDOW: FCC Warns LPFM Applicants BUSINESS: Wheatstone Chooses Broadcom RADIO SHOW: Jocks on Jocks PEOPLE: Stardome Appoints Diaz-Albertini Chief Revenue Officer PEOPLE: RTW Names Leuenberg Head of Sales BLOG: Compton Puts Skype, Shure to Work PRODUCTS: Telos Adds aptX to Z/IP One Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment The Latest in Broadcast Industry Ideas & News We encourage you to visit Connect 2 Media & Entertainment and browse. This new site features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation relevant to your job in media and entertainment. You're sure to find something fascinating every time you visit. Around the Industry Radio Broadcaster Shot Dead in Philippines (MSN) Fernando Solijon, host of a weekday show on DXLS in Iligan City, Philippines, was returning home late Thursday when two men onboard a motorcycle shot him 13 times, said the city police chief. The Best Internet Radio Stations of 2013 (About.com) Paul Gil, the compiler of this Internet audio streaming list, says it is based on reader input and he welcomes suggestions. Shoot-From-the-Hip Radio: 10 Years of Sydney's FBi (the guardian) A youth-oriented community station in Sydney celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert featuring 35 local bands. It hopes to make enough money to get out of the red, too. 'Alien' Marketing Promotion Scares Ala. Community (CBS Atlanta) Apparently someone in Tuscumbia, Ala., took a station's "aliens have taken over our station" marketing promo, highlighting a format change, a little too seriously. Calendar of Events International Radio Festival Sept. 8 Zurich NextRad.io conference Sept. 9 London IBC2013 Sept. 12–17 RAI Amsterdam Applications Due for Nov. 1-11 SBE Certification Exams Sept. 13 Local Chapters Public Radio Programming Conference Sept. 17–19 Hyatt Regency Hotel Atlanta For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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